Good morning, this is San Diego Local Pulse for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.San Diego City Council is set to make a pivotal decision today as they vote on David Nisleit's replacement as Police Chief. The procedural vote could confirm the mayor's choice, with June 7th marked as the potential start date for the new chief. Community policing initiatives remain a focal point in this transition.Also on the council's agenda today is what might become San Diego's largest homeless shelter. The proposed facility on Ketner Boulevard, near the airport and Interstate 5, could house more than 1,000 people. If approved, the shelter might open next year, marking a significant expansion of the city's homeless resources.In South Bay, Imperial Beach residents were advised to stay indoors as Mexico completes work on a sewage pipe. This development comes amid ongoing concerns about cross-border pollution affecting our coastal communities.Over in San Ysidro, local business owners are facing uncertainty as U.S.-China tariff negotiations continue, though there's positive news on that front. The White House announced a pause in new tariffs as part of efforts to ease trade tensions.On a somber note, tragedy struck east La Mesa yesterday when a motorcycle rider was killed in a collision with an SUV. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding this fatal accident.Sports fans have plenty to celebrate as San Diego FC prepares for their first midweek match in franchise history after securing a 2-1 win in St. Louis over the weekend. Meanwhile, the Padres' hot offense finally cooled off in their recent loss to the Rockies. In collegiate sports, USD Toreros baseball team dominated Santa Clara with a remarkable 25-9 victory on Sunday, including a season-high 21 hits and five home runs.For families looking for outdoor activities, the San Diego Zoo Safari Park recently welcomed a giraffe calf who took its first steps in public. And the recently reopened Mountain View Community Park offers newly refurbished facilities after falling into disrepair.In community news, the "Bridge for Max" project at Mission Trails Regional Park is one step closer to becoming reality. This heartwarming initiative honors a local resident's memory while enhancing park accessibility.Crown Point Park saw a touching moment with the replanting of a memorial tree for a murdered teen after the original was stolen, showing our community's resilience and commitment to remembering loved ones.This has been San Diego Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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